St. Vincent's Graduation

May 17, 2013 5:00 PM

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Graduates pose for a photo following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Graduates pose for a photo following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Graduates pose for a photo following the twenty-first annual... Photo-4643003.62639 - Connecticut Post

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Porcha Porchea, of Stratford, holds a bundle of balloons following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Porcha Porchea, of Stratford, holds a bundle of balloons following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on ... more

Wiley Mullins, founder and president of Uncle Wiley's Specialty Foods, Inc., speaks to the graduating class during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Wiley Mullins, founder and president of Uncle Wiley's Specialty Foods, Inc., speaks to the graduating class during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard ... more

Dominique Buonome, of Bridgeport, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Dominique Buonome, of Bridgeport, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport ... more

Susan Capasso, Dean of Academic Services, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Susan Capasso, Dean of Academic Services, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, ... more

Graduates line up in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Graduates line up in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Graduates line up in the staging area during the twenty-first... Photo-4643007.62639 - Connecticut Post

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Kelly Pasay, of New Haven, and Shreena Patel, of Trumbull, pose for a photo in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Kelly Pasay, of New Haven, and Shreena Patel, of Trumbull, pose for a photo in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the ... more

Graduates pose for a photo following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Graduates pose for a photo following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Graduates pose for a photo following the twenty-first annual... Photo-4643001.62639 - Connecticut Post

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Graduate Michael Ricca, of Shelton, receives his diploma from Martha Shouldis, President of St. Vincent's College, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Graduate Michael Ricca, of Shelton, receives his diploma from Martha Shouldis, President of St. Vincent's College, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold ... more

Sobia Khan, of Bridgeport, hugs Ahmer Faisal, 5, also of Bridgeport, following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Sobia Khan, of Bridgeport, hugs Ahmer Faisal, 5, also of Bridgeport, following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of ... more

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Mary Ellen Lang, of Shelton, stands with her classmates in the staging area prior to the start of the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Mary Ellen Lang, of Shelton, stands with her classmates in the staging area prior to the start of the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. ... more

Sarah Baumbach, at left, of Watertown, shares a moment with fellow graduate, Betsy Smith, of Fairfield, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Sarah Baumbach, at left, of Watertown, shares a moment with fellow graduate, Betsy Smith, of Fairfield, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard ... more

Jason Howard is awarded the All CT-Academic Team award by Martha Shouldis, President of St. Vincent's College, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Jason Howard is awarded the All CT-Academic Team award by Martha Shouldis, President of St. Vincent's College, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold ... more

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Eric Robinson, of Bridgeport, adjusts his cap with the help of Vincent Harrick, of Woodbridge, at right, in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Eric Robinson, of Bridgeport, adjusts his cap with the help of Vincent Harrick, of Woodbridge, at right, in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Eric Robinson, of Bridgeport, adjusts his cap with the help of... Photo-4642981.62639 - Connecticut Post

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Joanna Tylutki, of Milford, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Joanna Tylutki, of Milford, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Honorary Degree Recipient, Chuck Mattes, center, stands with Martha Shouldis, President and CEO of St. Vincent's College, and Marianne Laska, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, at right, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Honorary Degree Recipient, Chuck Mattes, center, stands with Martha Shouldis, President and CEO of St. Vincent's College, and Marianne Laska, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, at right, during the twenty-first ... more

Madiha Khan, of Seymour, celebrates following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Madiha Khan, of Seymour, celebrates following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Samantha Smith, of Stratford, is awarded her diploma by her mother Robin Smith, Assistant Professor of Radiology, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Samantha Smith, of Stratford, is awarded her diploma by her mother Robin Smith, Assistant Professor of Radiology, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Honorary Degree Recipient, Chuck Mattes, speaks to the graduates during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Honorary Degree Recipient, Chuck Mattes, speaks to the graduates during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport ... more

Patricia Craig, of Stamford, smiles during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Patricia Craig, of Stamford, smiles during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Yanet Verde, of Woodbury, adjusts her cap during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Yanet Verde, of Woodbury, adjusts her cap during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, ... more

Gail Arpie, of Bridgeport, and Melissa Baldino, of Shelton, at right, stand for the National Anthem during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Gail Arpie, of Bridgeport, and Melissa Baldino, of Shelton, at right, stand for the National Anthem during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at ... more

Jamie Class, of East Haven, holds a bundle of balloons following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Jamie Class, of East Haven, holds a bundle of balloons following the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on ... more

Brittany Timko, of Branford, snaps a photo in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Brittany Timko, of Branford, snaps a photo in the staging area during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus ... more

Elizabeth Smith is awarded the All CT-Academic Team award by Martha Shouldis, President of St. Vincent's College, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Elizabeth Smith is awarded the All CT-Academic Team award by Martha Shouldis, President of St. Vincent's College, during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Leanniel Nyren, of Plantsville, is awarded the Rafael Squitieri, M.D. Award for Excellence by Dr. Francis Scifo during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Leanniel Nyren, of Plantsville, is awarded the Rafael Squitieri, M.D. Award for Excellence by Dr. Francis Scifo during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold ... more

Jennifer Rodriguez, of Higganum, is presented the Francis Scifo, M.D. Award for Excellence by Dr. Francis Scifo during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Jennifer Rodriguez, of Higganum, is presented the Francis Scifo, M.D. Award for Excellence by Dr. Francis Scifo during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold ... more

Vincent Harrick, of Woodbridge, at right, assists fellow graduate Eric Robinson, of Bridgeport, with his cap during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport campus on Friday, May 17, 2013. less

Vincent Harrick, of Woodbridge, at right, assists fellow graduate Eric Robinson, of Bridgeport, with his cap during the twenty-first annual commencement ceremony of St. Vincent's College at the Arnold Bernhard ... more